What is Meditation?

Have you ever watched a sunset, sat by the ocean, or taken a walk in the forest and felt complete inner peace and well being? That is meditation. There are times where by the grace of eternity we experience meditation. When it happens we are filled with joy and light. When it happens, we are empty of thoughts. If you've experienced meditation naturally, the power, love, and wisdom that you felt may be the reason that you are drawn to a formal study. Meditation practice is the discipline of invoking the cessation of thoughts and experiences of enlightenment.

Meditation is a period of time set aside every day to practice stilling the mind. Meditation helps you become calm and balanced. It is a way for you to cultivate a connection to the eternal side of being. In the beginning of meditation practice, we work on slowing down our thoughts. After some practice, we learn to stop thoughts completely. When you become adept in meditation, you learn to enter the pinnacle state of meditation called Samadhi. In Samadhi the mind is perfectly merged with Nirvana, the essence of life.

Meditation recharges you and brings you into bright states of consciousness. It brings clarity of mind and awakens your intuition. Meditation makes you happy and bright. It also empowers you to accomplish things in the daily world by connecting you to the power of the universe. Eventually, dedicated meditation practice leads to Enlightenment. Each meditation session, including your first meditation, brings you into a greater condition of light. Each meditation session brings you closer to Enlightenment.

Many styles of meditation practice exist today. They generally involve focusing on energy centers in the body, concentrating on a picture or image, chanting, or breathing exercises. Regardless of the style, they all share a common goal: stopping thought. When our thoughts stop, we can connect to worlds of light, power, wisdom, and pure consciousness. You will find that each meditation session brings a little more clarity and power into your life. The most important things are perseverance in your practice and the ability to never judge your meditation. Meditation takes practice, so don't expect too much too soon. If you find your mind wandering away from your meditation, do not get frustrated. Simply bring your mind gently back to the technique. Trust yourself and believe in the practice.